Dental bonding is a process in which a tooth-colored composite resin is applied to your tooth’s surface. The enamel-like material is sculpted to an ideal shape, hardened and then polished. When the resin bonds with a tooth, it disguises and repairs imperfections or discoloration. Dental bonding creates a similar effect as veneers, but the process is less expensive and quicker. However, bonding is more susceptible to staining or chipping than other forms of restoration such as veneers.

The bonding procedure is accomplished in a single office visit. We prepare your tooth for the procedure by lightly etching the surface and applying a bonding liquid. Once the liquid sets, a plastic resin is applied and sculpted into the desired shape by the dentist. Bonding typically is a more short-term solution compared to crowns or veneers but is much more conservative in preserving existing tooth structure.